Landscan September 2009

Issue 50

In this issue:

Getting the lowdown on the Fiordland shakedown

LINZ and GNS Science are working together to better understand the impact of the major earthquake that shook the lower South Island in July.

Innovation in spatial information pumps $1 billion into economy – report

Innovative use of spatial information pumped more than $1 billion into the New Zealand economy in 2008 – and better access to data could see that figure soar, according to a new report into the value of spatial information.

Tongan Royal Land Commission hosted by LINZ

LINZ hosted a delegation from the Tongan Royal Land Commission in August.

Strategic Direction for Crown Pastoral Land announced

The Government announced its strategic direction for management of Crown pastoral land in August.

New General Managers take up their roles at LINZ

Three new General Managers and a Chief Information Officer have been appointed to Land Information New Zealand’s senior leadership team.

Sharon Cottrell retires

Sharon Cottrell, General Manager of Customer Services, retired at the end of July after a 13 year career at LINZ.

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